Practical Controls for HVAC Systems

This course will introduce you to the need for controls in building services systems.  The sizing of systems for extreme conditions means that heating, ventilation, and cooling systems need to operate at reduced capacity most of the time.  

Open loop and closed loop controls are described, together with the ‘classic controls’ modes of Proportional, Integral and Derivative action and combinations of all three. Three and two port valves are described together with the need for valve authority. 

Common heating, ventilation, air conditioning and cooling systems are described together with their control features.  Heating zones and temperature controls are covered together with the need for hydraulic pressure relief. Fan and pump laws are explained with the use of examples. 

Traditional air conditioning control is described together with common cooling systems: VAV, fan coil units, chilled beams and VRF. 

The programme concludes with a description of BEMS, BS EN 15232, soft landings, NABERS and the BCIA standard performance specification. 

MyCIBSE Learning

CIBSE’s On Demand training courses are hosted via our online learning portal, MyCIBSE Learning.

Please note that MyCIBSE Learning requires a separate login and is different from other CIBSE account logins. If you do not already have a MyCIBSE Learning account, please contact [email protected] for support.

If you have completed a booking form, an account will set up for you.

Alternatively, you can set up your own account by following the steps below.

1. Visit the Public Dashboard | MyCIBSE Learning.
2. Browse the ‘Catalogue’ for all our On Demand courses and exams.
3. Once you have found the right course for you, click the ‘Add to Cart’.
4. After adding the course to your shopping cart, proceed to check out in the top right-hand corner.
5. During checkout, you will reach the Account Information stage, where you can sign up and create your MyCIBSE Learning account.

If you are a CIBSE Member please make sure your membership is added to your account, if you need help with this please email [email protected].

CIBSE’s On Demand courses are ideal for learners who prefer a self-study, self-paced approach. These courses are not trainer-led, allowing you to learn at a time and pace that suits you.

Once purchased, you will have 1 full year from the date of purchase to complete the course.

After completing the course, you’ll receive a CPD certificate by email. You can also find and download it at any time from the ‘Transcript’ tab on your MyCIBSE Learning dashboard.

• An understanding of the importance of controls and their modes of working in enabling successful operation of building services systems.
• An awareness of the properties that are sensed and how they are used to change the performance of systems.
• An understanding of the key building services systems and the control functions that are used to optimise performance.
• How to specify controls and their levels of complexity and the benefits of commissioning and monitoring controls.

The course is designed for building managers and all engineers involved in the design, operation and maintenance of HVAC systems.

How to Book

You can purchase any On Demand course or exam, with the options listed below.

1.      Credit/Debit Card

If you wish to pay via card, you will need to so via the MyCIBSE Learning portal. Simply login to your account or follow the steps below if you do not already have an account:

1. Visit the Public Dashboard | MyCIBSE Learning.
2. Browse the ‘Catalogue’ for all our On Demand courses and exams.
3. Once you have found the right course for you, click the ‘Add to Cart’.
4. After adding the course to your shopping cart, proceed to check out in the top right-hand corner.
5. During checkout, you will reach the Account Information stage, where you can sign up and create your MyCIBSE Learning account.

If you need any further support, please contact us at [email protected].

2.      Invoice

If you wish pay via invoice/PO, please complete our 'On Demand and Exams Booking Form' to request an invoice.  If you wish to pay via card, please do not complete this form, if you need any support email [email protected].

Once you have completed the form the training team will process this as soon as possible. Learners will be set up with accounts and enrolled immediately, whilst the invoice will be sent by our accounts team as soon as possible.

Please do not complete the form with the same order more than once, if you have not heard back within 5 days, please email [email protected].

International Bookings
For delegates booking from outside the UK, VAT will not be charged for ‘Remote’ and ‘On-Demand’ courses, as well as online exams. VAT will only apply if you attend a course in person within the UK.

If you encounter any difficulties, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Group Bookings
For bookings of 6 or more employees, please visit the ’ Corporate Offerings’ page for more details. You can contact us to talk about all your corporate training requirements:

Email: [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 8772 3660

To book a course or make an enquiry: Complete the enquiry form.

CIBSE Training has created a corporate calculator.  

This digital tool allows you to find out the approximate savings you can make depending on the purchased number of modules and courses. This way you can plan your budget ahead.

To download the corporate calculator, please fill in the short form on our website.

If you have any enquiries, please contact training at [email protected].

Benefits

Corporate clients are provided with wider oversight of their learners. Other benefits include:

• Set up a team of learners under the L&D Managers
• Allocate modules to learners within your team
• Track the progress of learners within your team
• Receive monthly report on learner progress
• Discount on bulk credit purchases

For more information or a virtual tour of the MyCIBSE Learning portal, please contact us at [email protected].